Authentic Paleo Dart Artifact

Description

Part of Jim Bennett’s Collection. Jim (James) Bennett is the nationally recognized artifact authenticator behind Bennett’s Authentication Services, which evaluates artifacts for genuine age, signs of modern manufacture, and evidence of alteration through detailed surface and microscopic analysis

Jim Bennett is based in Ashland, Ohio, and is known for his methodical, technical approach to artifact authentication. He has authored multiple books on authenticity evaluation and microscope techniques and is a member of the Authentic Artifact Collector Association, which he helped found to combat fraud in the relic market. His work is widely respected among collectors, dealers, and institutions.

A paleo dart is a small, ancient projectile point used in the late Paleolithic era, typically mounted on an atlatl (spear-thrower) to hunt game. These points are often made from chert, flint, or other hard stone, and are characterized by their slender shape and distinctive base design.